Sigma Manual Macro/Close Up Camera Lenses

Sigma Manual Macro or Close Up Lenses

You may have just finished mastering what your camera can do, but now it is time for you to see what photographs you are capable of taking. Sigma manual macro or close up lenses allow you to take photographs of objects that are in very close proximity in a great amount of detail. Every photographer, whether you are amateur or a professional, needs a macro camera lens in their kit.

What is macro photography?

Macro photography is the art of taking extremely close up photographs, which are usually of really small objects or insects for example. It is where the subject of the photograph is appears greater in size that it does in reality. In order to be able to take macro photographs, you will need to have a macro lens.

Macro lenses

They have a long barrel for focusing close up, allowing you to get a high magnification. Macro lenses come in a variety of focal lengths depending on how close you need to get to your subject.

Sigma's macro lenses incorporate all the elements, developed over the years that you would expect from this top class manufacturer. These features include Sigma's optical stabiliser function which is great for handheld photography, the hyper sonic motor that silences the autofocus and the super multi-layer coating that reduces flare and ghosting. All of these features will allow you to get sharp, high contrast photos even at maximum aperture.

Make sure the Sigma macro lens you choose has the correct mounting for your camera's make and model.

About Sigma

Founded by Michihiro Yamaki, Sigma have been producing cameras and camera lenses for over fifty years. This family owned business prides itself on technological innovation, optical design and build quality. Sigma provide the type of equipment that photographers of all abilities want.